Name: Visitation for Deborah McMillan
Start: 2017-03-10T18:00:00.000Z
End: 2017-03-11T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Riley Funeral Home - Lansing

Deborah Annette McMillan

Lansing

Deborah "Debbie" Annette McMillan, age 66 passed away on March 5, 2017 in Lansing, MI.

Funeral services will be held at Trinity AME Church on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at 11:00am. Arrangements are by Riley Funeral Home, 426 W St Joseph St, Lansing, MI 48933. Debbie was born Deborah Gray at Women's Hospital in Detroit to William W. and Anna L. Gray on September 21, 1950. She was married to Charles McMillan and had two sons, Chad and Ryan McMillan. Debbie was an educator for 40 years. Preceded in death by her mother, Anna and brother Robert Fowler, she is survived by her loving husband of 43 years, Charles McMillan, her sons Chad and Ryan, father William Gray, brothers and sisters-in-laws, and a host of special nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lansing Educational Advancement Foundation, 2901 Wabash Road Lansing, MI 48910 [email protected].

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Published by Lansing State Journal on Mar. 10, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Deborah McMillan

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17 Entries

March 26, 2018

I believe this is the woman who refused to allow Michigan government take 3% from her Teachers paycheck,and she fought for me! I dont know your family, or Deborah, I am a retired GRPSspecial education teacher teacher. But, please accept my heart felt thank you! I received today a check for those funds I never expected to see. Deborah forght the fight, but did not get to see victory! Thank you !

January 2, 2018

Dear Chuck, so sorry to learn of Debbie's passing. I just heard about it today. There are no words to express the abyss of lost. Remember, Even in the Darkness there is Light!
Barbara A. Thomas, East Lansing, MI

Birdie Harris

March 15, 2017

Chuck, so sorry to learn of Debbie's passing. She was more than a Neice to me. I can hear her sweet voice calling my name, "Aunt B" You and family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Aunt B

Jo Muse

March 13, 2017

We already miss your smile and sly sense of humour. Blessing to Chuck and rthe whole family. May she rest in peace.
Jo Muse

Barbara Rhyne

March 13, 2017

Debbie , You will be greatly missed and in so many ways. You were a wonderful teacher, leader, organizer, and kind friend. You made time to listen and consider whatever was asked of you, Your faithfulness to LSEA and MEA are a legacy. But I must add your love and pride for your family was always paramount in your thoughts and actions. That was a great encouragement along the way for myself and others. You will be sorely missed. To Chuck and sons praying for you through this difficult time. May the Lord of heaven be with you and comfort you.
Dr. Barbara Rhyne

Carolyn Monroe

March 12, 2017

Chuck,
I'm so very sorry to hear of your wife's passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,Carolyn(from your MESSA family)

Edith Bradford-Waller

March 12, 2017

I was just thinking about my high school friends and Debbie came to mind. I then got a phone call that she had died. I was very sad.
I went to Pershing High School with Debbie, Michigan State University, and we taught at Lansing Everett High School together. When I think about Debbie, I remember she was always kind, gracious, hardworking, and intelligent. I don't think anyone could say anything different about her. She will truly be missed. I pray for her family and friends.
Debbie, you were an Angel on Earth and now an Angel in heaven. Godspeed. I've always admired you❤

trish Smith

March 11, 2017

Prayers to you and your family
She will be greatly missed.

Frances Miller

March 11, 2017

She taught my sons and we loved her. She will be greatly missed. My prayers go to her family

Patricia Stiles

March 11, 2017

Debbie, words can not express how much I will miss you. You have been a second mom, a best friend, role model in fighting for what is right. You took me under your wing 20 years ago and I have learned so much from you. The laughter, fun and memories in and out of work will stay close to my heart. Rest in peace my beautiful friend.

Gloria Grayeski

March 11, 2017

My sympathies to you and your family. May the many happy memories you share help you through this difficult time.

March 11, 2017

Just wanted to let you know that Bill Garmon sends his condolences from fla. Charles. Once again, sorry for your loss my friend. Mark and Betty Newhouse

Melvin Sparks Jr

March 11, 2017

To Chuck and the entire McMillan family, my thought and prayers are with you.

Patricia Smith

March 11, 2017

Deborah, was a good teacher and
So nice to me I had the opportunity to know her and work with her for years as her sub at Bingham school. I will miss her dearly.

March 10, 2017

Although I never worked in the same building as Deb, I worked with her through her years as an amazing advocate for children and those that teach them. Her leadership in the LSEA, the MEA and on the national level earned the respect of all who knew her. Her passing is a great loss for all of us in the Lansing School District, but her legacy will continue through the work she did and the hundreds of lives she touched. My thoughts and prayers are with her family. Deb, you are missed and your impact will not be forgotten. Kristan Small

Candice Lownsbery

March 10, 2017

Ms. McMillan you will be greatly missed. You were a wonderful teacher, so kind and loving. You were not only my teacher back around 1988 but my daughters as well around 2009. Rest in peace. Prayers for the family.

March 10, 2017

Charles and family, so sorry for your loss, thinking of you and passed times we had back in the day. Mark and Betty Newhouse

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